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Fontana Dam steadying the flow

Ruby Annas
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Fontana Dam – Water and money – two things not flowing ideally – was heavily discussed at Nov. 15’s Town of Fontana Dam council meeting. In short, the town is still losing a lot of water. “Last week, we pumped 1.48 million gallons of water. The plant ran 85.75 hours.

Annas pens new chapter for Star

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Tallulah – Proudly serving as Graham County’s hometown newspaper since 1955, The Graham Star has fulfilled a 7-month search for the next author of local events for its loyal readers. Ruby Annas began her journalism career as the Star’s new staff writer Sept. 18.

No approval, no meeting

Ruby Annas
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Lake Santeetlah – It is apropos that the final Town of Lake Santeetlah council meeting before the newly-elected members are sworn in next month was was unable to take place Nov. 9.

Area man charged with road rage

Ruby Annas
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Deals Gap – A road rage incident near the Graham County/Swain County line led to shots firing on Nov. 4. In the aftermath, David Glen Taylor – 52 of Bryson City – was arrested and charged with misdemeanor going armed to terror of the public and misdemeanor impersonation a law enforcement officer.

Dooleys plead guilty

Ruby Annas
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Robbinsville – Shanda and Todd Dooley pled guilty Nov. 6 to their respective crimes stemming from the July 25, 2020 fight on a one-lane road. The Dooleys were sentenced to unsupervised probation for 12 months; and ordered to pay court costs.
A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Robbinsville High School senior Tylie Bridges spent last week as a Governor’s Page in Raleigh. The week gave Bridges a chance to meet Gov. Roy Cooper.

A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Robbinsville High School senior Tylie Bridges spent last week as a Governor’s Page in Raleigh. The week gave Bridges a chance to meet Gov. Roy Cooper.

Paging Miss Bridges

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Raleigh – Tylie Bridges made history last week by being the first member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to participate in the North Carolina Governor’s Page Program. This program gives high school students the opportunity to learn hands-on by participating in state government.
Dignitaries gather around the new CT scanner at Graham County Urgent Care, which was funded by the Golden Leaf Foundation. Photo by Ruby Annas/news@grahamstar.com

Dignitaries gather around the new CT scanner at Graham County Urgent Care, which was funded by the Golden Leaf Foundation. Photo by Ruby Annas/news@grahamstar.com

Funder visits progress

Ruby Annas
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Robbinsville – Golden Leaf Foundation Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton visited Graham County Urgent Care and Family Practice on Nov. 9, to see machines the foundation funded first-handed.
A sign outside a residence on Atoah Street has renewed interest in a dog-barking controversy between a pair of adjacent properties, which has spanned almost two years.

A sign outside a residence on Atoah Street has renewed interest in a dog-barking controversy between a pair of adjacent properties, which has spanned almost two years.

New sign, new layer: old dispute

Ruby Annas
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Robbinsville – A neighborhood feud originating with a barking dog has resurfaced – with the sounds of honking car horns. On Oct. 25, a sign was created from a pallet and black-and-white paint at the Eddings’ residence on Atoah Street.
Cecilia Arrowwood (left) and Jenni Junaluska place the ceremonial wreath on Junaluska’s grave Friday. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Cecilia Arrowwood (left) and Jenni Junaluska place the ceremonial wreath on Junaluska’s grave Friday. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

‘Very brave, not afraid’

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, November 16, 2023
A new marker was unveiled at Friday’s annual Junaluksa Wreath Laying Ceremony in Robbinsville, recognizing the famed chief for his service in the United States military. Robbinsville – He is considered by many the unsung hero of the greatest Native American battle in United States history.